The Fire aren’t making the playoffs. That much has been clear since at least August, and likely some time before. The US Open Cup is long since lost. You could say the Fire still have pride to play for, but anyone who’s been emotionally invested in this team the last few seasons would have some words about that idea.
Ruben continues to insist that the players still have jobs to fight for. Which is true, and I mostly agree, but with the caveat that a significant number of these guys might not want to come back next year if they had a say.